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Workplace Violence Investigation Procedure
The purpose of this Order is to o utline the Security Services B ureau’s procedure
for investigating instances of workplace violence.
I. General
Security Services Bureau shall in vestigate any workplace violen ce incident
which is reported to any Secur ity Services Bureau personnel fro m any
agency which contracts with Se curity Services Bureau.
II. Workplace Violence Defined
A. Workplace violence is an act( s) which takes place on the emp loyer’s
premises and at other locations where employees engage in work
related activities and are pres ent as a condition of employment .
B. Violence is any incident which could:
1. Increase in intensity and thr eaten the safety of an employee ,
2. Have a damaging impact on any employee’s physical or
psychological well-being,
3. interfere with an empl oyees ability to perform,
4. Cause damage to property, and 5. Include physical violence and/ or threats of physical violenc e that
would lead a reasonable pers on to fear for their safety.
III. Reporting Procedure
If an incident becomes known to S ecurity Services Bureau person nel and
the incident involves an action or threat to commit violence ag ainst any
contract agency employee, the following procedures will be foll owed:
A. If the action or threat amounts to a crime.
1. Immediately notify a Field Supervisor.
2. Make a detaile d logbook entry.
3. Complete a Crime Report. 4. Complete a Watch Summary.
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5. Make an arrest if necessary.
B. The action or threat does not amount to a crime.
1. Immediately notify a Field Supervisor.
2. Make a detaile d log entry.
3. Complete an Incident Report. 4. Complete a Watch Summary.
IV. Threat Assessments
Upon notification of a workpla ce violence incident, field deput ies shall
determine if a threat assessment is necessary. If so, the depu ty shall
complete the Threat to Governm ent Employees Assessment Package as per
Security Services Bureau policy.